This is becoming some sort of a mystery lol
I’ve set up eBay alerts for any vango icarus items so fingers crossed.
Thanks for the help, any other help or if anyone sees some bits for sale please let me know.
Thanks again
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So I’m looking at the difference between the icarus 500 vs icarus 600 and the dimensions are very similar, and I’ve seen a front awning on eBay perhaps that would fit?
Icarus 500 - 315 x 195
Icarus 600 - 390 x 200
Icarus 500DLX - 330 x 195
I doubt the 5cm height difference for the 600 would be a problem. The roof should still drop down ok at a taper, and fit as it should, with the straps.
However, I'm not so confident that the extra 75cm width for the 600 would be great! It would certainly be draughty with a 37.5cm gap each side (almost 15"), and may let some rain in at the joint lower down (but not above head height) but may still work, to a point?
Not so good with a waterproof groundsheet fitted. Maybe ok on bare grass, or even with a breathable groundsheet?
As stated before, I think the extra 15cm width of the 500DLX could be got around without too much problem, only being oversized by 15cm, which is 3" either side.
A 500DLX extension would certainly be better than a 600 extension, but I'd hesitate to say that a 600 definitely wouldn't work. It could well do. Afterall, an extension doesn't need to be skin tight.
All things considered, If I was desperate, I'd probably risk trying the 600 extension, and if it proves to be no good, sell it on again, but there's no way I would 100% recommend it on the internet!
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